PRAYAGRAJ: To ensure a clean, green, and Swachh Mahakumbh on the banks of the Ganga next year, authorities plan to install over 1.5 lakh toilets and urinals in and around the mela campus by December 15. With a focus on sanitation, all vendors have been empanelled, and Letters of Authorization (LOAs) have been issued to ensure timely execution.
Special Executive Officer (Kumbh Mela) Akanksha Rana said, “The entire sanitation infrastructure , including jet spray cleaning systems and a comprehensive cesspool operation plan, will be ready by December 15.” This plan includes provisions like septic tanks and soak pits. “To ensure cleanliness and safety, all facilities will be monitored via QR codes.
A total of 55 vendors have been empanelled for the large-scale installation, ensuring that devotees and visitors to the tent city during the world’s biggest religious gathering have access to community toilets , minimizing any need for open-area use,” she said. “A strong emphasis on sanitation is central to achieving a ‘ Swachh Kumbh ’ for the upcoming Mahakumbh. Over 1.
5 lakh toilets and urinals are being installed to accommodate the immense crowd expected on the main bathing day, Mauni Amavasya, which sees the highest gathering of devotees—estimated at 4 to 5 crore. This extensive setup, designed based on crowd studies, ensures no shortage of facilities on peak days and continuous 24-hour access on regular days, with dedicated cleaning arrangements,” she added. The.
